4 Days in Nur-Sultan Trip: Budgets, Hotels, Food & Attractions

Day 1 | Morning

The Baiterek Tower

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-9:00pm

Ticket Price: 700 KZT

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Vodno-Zelyony Blvd 1 | Turkestana and Dostyk Streets Corner, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan

The Bayterek Observation Tower in Astana, the capital, is a symbol of the city. This memorial tower and observation tower is inspired by the Kazakh mythology. The story tells of a mysterious tree of life and a blissful magic bird that lays an egg between the branches of the tree every year.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: the baiterek tower is very very very fantastic in nur sultan also called Astana in the past , even though the weather is very cold in winter. and Astana international finance center is also a great place with amazing architecture la la la haha bravo

Trip.com User: astana or nursultan such a beautifull city very clean and modern city

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at The Baiterek Tower, you can head to Presidential Center of Culture of Kazakhstan, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Presidential Center of Culture of Kazakhstan

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Respublika Ave 2, Nur-Sultan 010000 Kazakhstan

For the new city of Astana, the cultural center is a nice public building and an important museum for the city. The cultural center is located on the east side of the river, at the junction of AleksandrBarayev Street and Zhumabek Tashenov Street. On the first floor of the center, tapestries, costumes, harnesses, etc. are displayed; on the second floor, you can visit some cultural relics, as well as models of old buildings across the country ; On the third floor, you can learn about the history of Kazakhstan since the 14th century, and there are English explanations.

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, The Ritz-Carlton, Astana is the best places.

The Ritz-Carlton, Astana

The 5-star The Ritz-Carlton Astana offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Astana. Offering a variety of facilities and services, the hotel provides all you need for a good night's sleep. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at the The Ritz-Carlton Astana. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. For reliable service and professional staff, The Ritz-Carlton Astana caters to your needs.

Day 2 | Morning

Astana Ballet Theater

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Uly Dala Avenue 9, Nur-Sultan 020000, Kazakhstan

Reviews from Real Guests:

Franfromivegill: The performances here do not have the sumtuous grandeur of those hosted at Astana Opera House. The theatre is smaller. The whole experience is, however, just as rewarding. Cloakrooms near the entrance allow dance-lovers to dress as they wish whatever the weather - some evening dress - some smart-casual - no judgements. This theatre tends to host more modern dance as well as traditiobal ballet. Look out for the special events where visiting troupes are welcomed. Prices for seats are incredibly good value compared to most major cities - with even lower priced seats allowing excellent views in confortabke seats. No photographs are allowed during the performances.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Astana Ballet Theater, don’t forget pay a visit to Monument Kazakh Eli.

Monument Kazakh Eli

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-2.0 Hours

Location: 4FC9+RXC, Zh. Omarov St, Nur-Sultan 010000

The square is very big, and the memorial column on the square is very spectacular. The magic bird at the top of the stone pillar is made in China, majestic and magnificent.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Monument Kazakh Eli, The St. Regis Astana nearby is the best place to stay.

The St. Regis Astana

Located in Saryarka District, The St. Regis Astana is a perfect starting point from which to explore Astana. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Facilities like 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour security, daily housekeeping, fireplace are readily available for you to enjoy. Closet, television in bathroom, towels, wooden/parqueted flooring, scale can be found in selected guestrooms. Recuperate from a full day of sightseeing in the comfort of your room or take advantage of the hotel's recreational facilities, including fitness center, sauna, indoor pool, spa, massage. The St. Regis Astana is an excellent choice from which to explore Astana or to simply relax and rejuvenate.

Day 3 | Morning

The Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Beibitshilik St., 11, Astana, Kazakhstan

The museum covers a wide area, with magnificent buildings and rich collections, mainly including archival documents, scientific works, books, gift collections, awards, etc. There is also a hall of cold steel and firearms, which is of great significance.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Hazret Sultan Mosque nearby is the top choice before you leave The Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and hit the road.

Hazret Sultan Mosque

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Tauelsizdik Ave 48, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan

The "Hazrat Sultan" Mosque is the largest mosque in Kazakhstan and the largest mosque in the entire Asian region except West Asia. It can accommodate 5,000 to 10,000 people indoors and outdoors. The overall color of the mosque is white, and in the afterglow of the Central Asian prairie, it emits a cold light. The young "Hazrat Sultan" mosque also has its own treasure.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: way masha allah a very big beautiful modern and good located mosque hav been there tow weeks before I was surprised for Taharat place superb jazak alla ul khair

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Rixos President Hotel Astana in advance, because all the tourists head to Hazret Sultan Mosque love staying at it.

Rixos President Hotel Astana

Rixos President Astana Hotel is located in Astana capital city of Kazakhstan and??new administrative centre. The hotel is located only at a distance of 12 kilometers from The Astana International Airport. Rixos President Astana Hotel offers a supreme luxurious holiday experience with its superior quality and excellence in the capital of Kazakhstan. The aesthetic but functional design, the elegant rooms, restaurants & bars as well as the central location make the hotel the perfect place for your stay.Rixos President Astana Hotel offers a unique world that materializes comfort and elegance at rooms, restaurants, SPA and meeting rooms. True hospitality and impeccable service will make your stay special and memorable. Rixos President Astana blends local tastes and world cuisines with style and luxury. The hotel features lifestyle restaurants with the finest dining and nightlife in Astana.

Day 4 | Morning

Nurzhol Boulevard

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Nurzhol Blvd, Nur-Sultan 020000, Kazakhstan

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: such a beautiful city alot of good places with amazing view freindly people i was with my family honestly we had a great time

Trip.com User: quite beautifull city and or good places to see only the weather is a bit cold

Day 4 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Nurzhol Boulevard, you can head to Park of Lovers, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Park of Lovers

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Kazakhstan,Astana,Dostyk St.,

ParkofLovers is a park in Nur-Sultan with a beautiful environment and buildings with the characteristics of Kazakh nomads.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Franfromivegill: This is known as Khan Shatyr. It is listed as an “Entertainment Centre”. Typically of countries with extreme weather, it is a shopping centre with benefits. Free cloakrooms are widely used since internal temperature is kept between 20-25 degrees C. The basement carpark hosts a few little shops for key-cutting, shoe repairs, flowers, dry cleaning. The basement shopping area has more functional shops like housewares, electrical, stationary, sports and a good-quality supermarket selling foreign food as well as local. There is also a Currency Exchange kiosk. Floors 1 and 2 are crammed with a variety of shops - mainly clothes - often big international brands. Small kiosks are dotted selling tourist bits including traditional Kazak jewellry. There is usually home-grown entertainment - think kareoke/Kazakhstan has talent - often children performing. The centre is designed as a huge traditional tent and is in a line visible from the Presidential Palace. Upper stories have entertainments eg children’s fun fare, cinema and a beach ( though I did not vidit that!!). There are a few restaurants but food here is mainly branded fast food eg BurgerKing, McDonalds - all on the upper fllors - most on floor 3. Always a fun place to go shopping. Starbucks, of course, but do drop in on the little kiosk style cafe near the main entrance - small selection of good quality food - although a little expensive - and delicious cakes!!! They do takeaway too. In the winter, wrap up warm! Minus 35 to 45 degrees C - so places like this essential to get families out of the house - but in winter there is other fun - like this Ice Sculpture Park next to Khan Shatyr

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.